The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology presents the 1st official Accra Product Hunt Meetup! It’s going to be an evening of interesting conversations, networking, product show-offs, pizza and drinks from people – entrepreneurs, techies – all over the city. Bring a friend along with ideas and lots of great stories.
According to the event’s page on Facebook, it’s going to be an evening of interesting conversations, networking, product show-offs, pizza and drinks from people – entrepreneurs, techies – all over the city.
What is a Product Hunt?
Product Hunt covers the best new products, every day. It’s a place for product-loving enthusiasts to share and geek out about the latest mobile apps, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations.
Product Hunt Accra will take place on 24th July 2017
Interested in the products showcase? Then bring a friend along with ideas and lots of great stories. Be part of the 1st Official Accra Product Hunt Meetup!
Event Details:
Venue: Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology, Opposite Lizzy Sports Complex, 20 Alunguntungu St, Accra, Ghana
Date: June 24, 2017
Time: 16:30 to 19:30 GMT
Rate: Free for participants.
For individuals or organisations who would want to show off the cool products they have built at the Product Hunt Accra Meetup, they can do so by filling this form: https://goo.gl/forms/N1DHEEkaqgdsLVBX2
Telesol 4G a new 4G data service providers in Ghana have promised consumers “reliable and super fast 4G Internet Service”. Today, we look at all the Telesol 4G data bundles that are available to subscribe to by consumers.
Telesol 4G is the latest 4G service to hit Ghana. Already, Ghanaians have come to know services such as Surfline, Busy, Blu and MTN – all of which offer 4G services. So who exactly are Telesol?
Telesol 4G
Telesol is an internet company here in Ghana specialising in data services; particularly in the area of 4G data. They currently operate from two offices, one each in Adabraka and Legon.
Telesol 4G promises to give an internet experience that will leave customers breathless.
Telesol 4G Coverage
Telesol currently has coverage in most part of the Greater Accra region as well as in Kasoa, Central Region.
Here is a list of all the areas where Telesol 4G currently has coverage in:
Oxford Street
Ridge Road
Labone
Cantonments Road
Darkuman
Abosseyokai
Kaneshie
Mataheko
Dansoman Round About Goil
Methodist University College
Asoredanho Bus Stop
1st Ponpon Street
Central University College
Hansonic Hotel
AREA 9
East Legon
Madina Market
University of Ghana, Legon
Presbyterian Church Of Ghana
Adenta Municipality
Ashaley Botwe
High Street
Adabraka
Nkrumah Circle Fountain
Graphic Road
Tudu
Baatsonaa
Spintex Road
Sakumono
DEVTRACO Estates
Tema Motorway Roundabout
Hospital Road
Tema Community 1 – 10
Tema Industrial Area
Tema Harbour
Ashaiman
Community 25, Tema
McCarthy Hill
Sampa Valley Kingdom Hall
West Hills Mall
Kasoa
Gbawe
Awoshie
Regent University College of Science and Technology
Surfline Communications Limited was established as far back as 2011, but the company did not launch till in August 2014. Their services currently cover Accra, Tema, and Takoradi.
Surfline works on LTE Band 7, in the 2600 MHz frequency range.
Can anyone buy and use Surfline’s Sim Cards in their Devices?
Yes, so long as the device meets all the following requirements:
LTE-enabled (check the device’s box or manual) or verify on GSMArena.com
Can operate on LTE band 7, in the 2600MHz frequency range (check the device’s box or manual)
Has a SIM card slot
Unlocked
You can get a Surfline Sim card at any Surfline Shop
If your device meets those requirements, you can walk into any Surline shop with your 4G Device or Dual Sim phone to purchase a Surfline Sim Card. After purchasing your Surfline Sim Card, you get a free 1GB Data package to help you get started on the network.
The Tecno W series, comprising of the Tecno W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 and lite as well as the rumoured W6 are some of the affordable phones on the Ghanaian and Nigerian Market. A true definition of the term “budget phone”, these phones are simply for people who may just want to WhatsApp and listen to music on their phones. Nothing spectacular!
The W series (W5 and W5 Lite) could be referred to as just yams that can WhatsApp, especially when they come face to face with Flagships like the Tecno Camon CX and the Infinix S2 Pro
The Tecno W5 and Tecno W5 Lite were both launched in October 2016, and have enjoyed huge market success particularly due to their “affordable pricing”.
TECNO W5 Key Specifications
Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Memory (RAM): 1GB
Storage (ROM): 16GB,Expandable Up to 32GB
Display: 5.5-inch, HD(720 x 1280), IPS display
Processor: Quad-core 1.3Ghz
Front Camera: 5.0MP, OV5695 Sensor, F/2.0 FF, 4P, Flash
Rear Camera: 13.0MP, S5K3L8XXM3-FGX9 Sensor, F/2.0 AF, 5P Lens, Flash
Fingerprint sensor: Yes
Battery: 3000 mAh
OS: HiOS v1.0.0, based on Android™ 5.1
SIM Card: Dual Micro SIM
Connector: Micro US
TECNO W5 Lite Key Specifications
Network: 2G / 3G
Memory (RAM): 1GB
Storage (ROM): 16GB,Expandable Up to 32GB
Display: 5.5-inch, HD(720 x 1280), IPS display
Processor: Qua-core 1.3Ghz
Front Camera: 2.0MP, OV5695 Sensor, F/2.0 FF, 4P, Flash
Rear Camera: 13.0MP, S5K3L8XXM3-FGX9 Sensor, F/2.0 AF, 5P Lens, Flash
Fingerprint sensor: No
Battery: 3000 mAh
OS: HiOS v1.0.0, based on Android™ 5.1
SIM Card: Dual Micro SIM
Connector: Micro US
Fast 4G LTE and Connections on the Tecno W5
Take the ride of 4G LTE and follow your heart to watch videos, play games or surf social networks on W5. 5G WiFi and BT 4.0 enabled, the phone gives you fast connection and undisturbed entertainment for a worry-free experience. You can access different networks simultaneously via a dual SIM module. Have fun connecting to the world in a flash.
The W5 offers Superb Camera Functionality
The 13MP AF back camera captures fleeting moments effortlessly. An F/2.0 aperture takes in 30% more light while the back flash shines brightly in low light for creating clear images. The back camera supports watermark, time-lapse, panorama and beauty mode to accommodate diverse creating demands.
Pricing and Availability of the Tecno W5 and W5 Lite
W5 and W5 Lite Price in Ghana
The Tecno W5 and W5 lite are on sale at GHS 550 and GHS 480respectively. You can make an order for the phone on the Mfidie Shop.
W5 and W5 Lite Price in Kenya
The Tecno W5 Lite price in Kenya starts at around Ksh 10,599.00 while the W5 will go for somewhere Ksh 14,779.00
W5 and W5 Lite Price in Nigeria
TECNO W5 and Tecno W5 Lite will retail in Nigeria at 51,800 Naira and 43,500 Naira respectively.
Swap previous TECNO model with Tecno W5 or W5 Lite
Proceed with caution. Almost all users have reported delays in transactions involving Move, you may want to check out Mobile Money Interoperability which allows you to send money between networks in Ghana. The company seems to be out of service with no way of contacting them.
Send money from your Mobile Money account to another mobile money account? It’s possible!
Somewhere in October 2016, when MOVE was about to launch, I saw the service as one that had a lot of prospects. I have personally used MOVE for more than 6 months now and I will recommend it to everyone. It is worth knowing that as at the time of writing this post, there have been over 20,000 MOVE transactions across networks already.
Over 20,000 transactions so far on MOVE
So what exactly does MOVE do or more importantly, what is it?
About MOVE!
This is a service that helps you to move money from your mobile money wallet into another mobile money wallet on any network. Apart from this, MOVE also has other unique features that are much needed in today’s mobile industry.
Main Features of MOVE
Send Money to All Mobile money wallets
The service allows you to send money from your mobile money wallet to any other mobile money wallet. For Instance, an MTN User can send Money from MTN Mobile Money to Tigo Cash, MTN Mobile Money to Vodafone Cash and MTN Mobile Money to Airtel Money. A Tigo User, on the other hand, can send Money from Tigo Cash to MTN Mobile Money, Vodafone Cash or Airtel Money. Same applies to Vodafone cash users and Airtel Money Users.
Buy Airtime
MOVE allows users on any network on Ghana to buy airtime. Airtime can be bought for the user (buy for self), or bought for another user. When buying for another person, you are required to select the Mobile Network on which the person is. Currently, supported networks for receiving credit are MTN, Tigo and Airtel.
How to Use the MOVE Service
Irrespective of the network you are on, you can enjoy all the wonderful services by dialling *718*2#
To use MOVE, dial *718*2#
It’s great to see services support inter-network usability. The ability to send money among has been great so far and it will continue to serve a lot more Ghanaians, hopefully. Don’t forget to check out how to register for MTN Mobile Money the right way.
Huawei P10 hits the Ghanaian Market and is undoubtedly set to be one of the biggest smartphones this year. With it’s Camera, the Huawei P10 seeks to redefine modern portraiture by making every shot a cover shot.
The Phone was released globally in February 2017, but has just hit the Ghanaian market.
This Huawei P10 has an impressive battery capacity of 3,200mAh with Huawei Supercharge to ensure the power is uninterrupted. The phone by Huawei, is the first phone in the P Series to have the Leica lens in its front camera.
Talking about design, the smartphone comes with a stunning 5.1-inch, WQHD display. This display makes sure that the details in your images and videos do not go unnoticed.
The Huawei P10 comes in a variety of appealing colours.
The Huawei P10 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, 3G and 4G. Sensors on the phone include Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
Huawei p10 Key Specifications
Processor
Huawei Kirin 960 2.4 GHz octa-core
Display
5.1 “FHD,2.5D glass ,Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating system
Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.1
RAM
4GB LPDDR4
Storage
64GB internal with microSD expansion card slot
Cameras
Dual leica 20 megapixel monochrome and 12 megapixel color rear f/2.2 OIS cameras.
8 megapixel leica f/1.9 front-facing camera
NFC
NFC supported
Connectivity
802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2 BLE
GPS
NFC
Battery
3,200 mAh non-removable with Huawei Supercharge
Dimensions
145.3 x 69.3 x 6.98 mm and 145 grams
Colors
Ceramic White
Dazzling Blue
Dazzling Gold
Prestige Gold
Graphite Black
Mystic Silver
Rose Gold
Greenery
Finishes
High Gloss
Hyper Diamond-Cut
Sandblast
Price of the Huawei P10
This Huawei smartphone is a high budget phone and the ultimate Huawei Smartphone. The Huawei P10 costs around GHS 2700. The price differs slightly from retailer to retailer.
Want to buy a phone? Check out the Mfidie.com Store
The Tecno L9 Plus Air is only a competition for the Tecno Camon CX when it comes to battery life. It features slightly lower Camera capabilities and a downgrade in the processor as well. It, however, has the same screen size of the CX.
The 13 megapixels camera of the Tecno L9 Plus Air is a good way to look at the phone, coupled with an excellent processor, a 1.5GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, MediaTek MT6753 chipset, Mali-T760 MP4 GPU.
The Tecno L Series is a family of battery-focused phones; but they do good on productivity and the Tecno L9 plus, although not a co-equal to the Tecno Camon CX, fits the bill for a heavy user’s phone.
The Tecno L9 Plus can provide up to 72 hours of power.
Display
Type IPS capacitive touchscreen with 16,000,000 colors
Size 6 inches, 1024 x 600 pixels, 401 pixels per inch (PPI)
Memory And OS
Card slot 256GB
Internal 16GB
OS Android 7.0 Nougat + HiOS
Processors 1.5GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, MediaTek MT6753 chipset, Mali-T760 MP4 GPU
RAM 2GB
Audio
Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio port 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
2G GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G Up to 42 Mbps downlink; Up to 5.76 Mbps uplink
4G Yes
Camera
Primary 13MP, up to 4128 x 3096-pixel pictures, HDR, face and smile detection camera with LED flash
Secondary 5MP, up to 3264 x 2448-pixel pictures
Battery
Capacity 5000mAh Li-Ion battery
The Tecno L9 plus promises a superb user experience
Price of the Tecno L9 Plus in Ghana
The Tecno L9 Plus Air is going for a cool of GHS 631.00 at any Tecno Office in Ghana.Do check out the Infinix s2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy s8.
Tecno and Infinx are undoubtedly taking over the African scene in terms of popularity and user base. We do a side by side comparison of the two flagships released by both phone manufacturers in 2017.
Today, based on the out of box specifications, we look at the Tecno Camon CX (aka Tecno C 10) versus the Infinix S2 (aka Infinix Hot S2, Infinix S2 pro)
Launch Dates
The Camon CX was launched in Accra on 27th March 2017. It took more than a month for the Infinix S2 to be launched. The Infinix S2 was available for sale in Ghana a month later, with the launched on 26th April 2017, at Amphitheatre at the University Of Ghana, Legon.
Security Features
Both the Tecno Camon CX and the Infinix S2 have fingerprint sensors for security at the rear of them. This enables them to easily be unlocked, with the Infinix S2 claiming to have an unlock time of 0.2 seconds.
Winner: Draw
Operating System
As you would expect, both phones run on the Android operating system. The Tecno Camon CX is however on an Android Version of 7.0 (Nougat) with Tecno’s customised HiOS. The Infinix S2 does not match up to the CX in this regard as it languishes at Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow).
Winner: Tecno Camon CX
Processor
The Tecno Camon CX works on a 2.0 GHz Octa-core (Helio P10) processor; the Infinix s2 pro features an MTK – a 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6753 Processor, also Octacore.
Winner: Tecno Camon CX
Display
Infinix’s 2017 flagship has a 5.2-inch 720p display with 2.5D dragon tail glass. The CX, on the other hand, exhibits a slightly bigger screen, at 5.5 inches and with an enviable resolution of 1920×1080 pixels Full HD and 2.5D display with Gorilla Glass 3.
Winner: Tecno Camon CX
The Infinix S2 has a 13MP dual rear Camera
Cameras
Camon CX: Front Facing Camera: Front: 16MP with Flash, Rear Camera: Dual back 16MP with LED flash
Infinix S2: Front Facing Camera: Front: Dual 8MP Camera with Flash, Rear Camera: Dual back 13MP with LED
Winner: Tecno Camon CX
Battery
The Camon CX has a 3200mAh battery; 9V/2A fast charging. The S2 comes with a 3000mAh battery, also with Fast Charging.
Winner: Tecno Camon CX
MTN aYo is an insurance scheme by aYo and MTN. With aYo Send with Care, you can get insurance cover for the money you send to loved ones using MTN Mobile Money. To use this service, Dial *170# and choose to Send your money with Care.
What is MTN aYo?
aYo Send with Care promises to keep sending money to your loved ones, even when you can’t. If you add aYo Send with Care cover to the money you send home via MTN Mobile Money, aYo will triple the amounts you’ve sent over the last 4 months, and pay it to your beneficiaries over the next 12 months on receipt of a valid claim.
Benefits of MTN aYo
Cover:
By sending money through “Send with Care” you will be purchasing cover valid for 120 days, every time you send money to a beneficiary (either an individual person or to a school for school fees).
Cover for money sent to individuals through MTN Mobile Money:
If you send money to a beneficiary using Send with Care and then pass away or spend at least 1 night in hospital because of a physical injury caused by a trauma event, the accumulated cover will be paid into your beneficiary’s MTN Mobile Money Account.
Cover for your school fees paid through MTN Mobile Money:
If you pay your school fees through Send with Care and then pass away or spend at least 1 night in hospital because of a physical injury caused by a trauma event, your accumulated cover will be paid into the School’s MTN Mobile Money Account for your children’s school fees.
Receive bonus value:
By using Send with Care you will receive bonus value (MyBonus). MyBonus becomes available to you once it reaches a specified threshold and you can choose to have it cashed out into your MTN Mobile Money account.
Claims made easy:
Claims can be done directly from your cell phone. Your beneficiary or MyCaretaker (trusted person) can claim on your behalf in the event that you are unable to do so.
MTN aYo Send with Care: Cushion your loved ones.
MTN aYo Cost or Premium
aYo Send with Care only costs a small portion of the money you send home via MTN Mobile Money. Pay just 5% (This amount is deducted from your MTN Mobile Money balance) of the amount you send, for example:
If you send GHS50, the cost for Send with Care will be GHS2.50
If you send GHS400, the cost for Send with Care will be GHS20
If you send GHS900, the cost for Send with Care will be GHS45
It’s an affordable way for you to share the care and make sure your family is looked after.
About your aYo Caretaker
This is a person you trust. MyCaretaker can claim on your behalf when you are unable to do so. MyCaretaker can ensure that your beneficiaries receive the Send with Care proceeds due to them in the event of you being in hospital for at least one night because of a physical injury caused by a trauma event, or if you pass away.
You will need the following information to enter their details:
First name,
Last name,
Cell phone number and
Date of birth.
Follow the “MyCaretaker” option in the Send with Care section in the MTN Mobile Money USSD menu.
Bonuses
Earn MyBonus value each time you Send with Care. The value of MyBonus builds up to a specific value, at which point you can cash it out to your MTN Mobile Money account.
Conclusion
MTN aYo Send with Care promises to keep sending money to your loved ones, even when you can’t. Add aYo Send with Care cover to the money you send home via MTN Mobile Money, and MTN aYo will triple the amounts you’ve sent over the last 4 months, and pay it out to your beneficiaries (the recipients of your payments) in 12 equal monthly payments should anything happen to you. Life cover will be paid out in the unfortunate event that you pass away, and hospital cover will be paid out if you have to spend one night or more in hospital due to an accident. Note: this cover is for accidents specifically and does not cover illness.
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